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NX12 VVK

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,955 mi
Last recorded180,955 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 VVK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 180,955 miles

Offside Rear wing damaged & plastic bumper marked no sharp edges

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 167,528 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 135,360 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 135,360 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 121,352 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 115,315 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 109,752 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 103,700 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 103,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 84,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Sep 2017 63,925 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 45,153 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 24,649 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 21,582 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking and wearing on outside edge

o/s/r tyre cracking and has been repaired

wipers smearing

Fail 25 Feb 2015 21,582 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

coolant on min

n/s/r tyre cracking and wearing on outside edge

o/s/r tyre cracking and has been repaired

wipers smearing

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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NX12 VVK is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 70,678 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NX12 VVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NX12 VVK registered?

NX12 VVK is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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